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2016 Ford E-450 Body and structure Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
35%of 17 total for the year
Median mileage
10,600miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the body and structure of the 2016 Ford E-450, 35% of the 17 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,600 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Vehicle exceeds gross vehicle weight rating when fully loaded. Metro worldwide bus NHTSA recall 17v the manufactures remedy given to us is to remove 6 seats from a 20 passenger bus. Or pay an estimate cost to us of 17 thousand dollars to replace the bus. The bus cannot be used for the purpose it was purchased for. We feel the manufacture was negligent for improperly building the bus and the dealer hoglund bus was negligent for selling the bus that done not meet NHTSA safty standards. We feel that they should bare the respondibilty of replacing the bus at no charge”

NHTSA complaint #11074027, filed 2018-02

“The contact owns a 2016 Ford E-450 trailered to a 2016 coachmen leprechaun travel trailer. The contact stated that the Ford chassis was unable to handle the weight of the rv. The contact stated that the suspension was not sturdy enough for the weight of the rv. The contact submitted an online complaint to notify the manufacturer of the failure. The failure mileage was 10,600.”

NHTSA complaint #11415384, filed 2021-05, 10,600 miles

“Driver’s side extended towing mirror (Ford e450 Class C RV) began closing back toward door while on interstate at normal speed. I rolled down window to push it back out, and the arm extension and mirror fell down out of the “elbow joint” basically hanging by the electrical cord. Was able to exit interstate. Could not reinstall it. Had to tuck into cab door and wrap a pants belt around the arm and through the hand grip inside the door in order to get home. Dealer has ordered replacement mirror ETA 4 weeks or longer”

NHTSA complaint #11423272, filed 2021-07

“Nhtsa recall 17v550: metro worldwide bus vehicle exceeds gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) when fully loaded. The manufacturer's proposed remedy is to remove seats until the gvwr is in compliance. The manufacturer offered $1,500 per seat removed as compensation. But removing seats dramatically reduces the effectiveness of the bus for its intended purpose. If we knew that the manufacturer couldn't follow through on their promise to provide vehicles meeting required specification, metro worldwide would not have been considered. …”

NHTSA complaint #11074291, filed 2018-02

“Nhtsa recall 17v550: metro worldwide bus vehicle exceeds gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) when fully loaded. The manufacturer's proposed remedy is to remove seats until the gvwr is in compliance. The manufacturer offered $1,500 per seat removed as compensation. But removing seats dramatically reduces the effectiveness of the bus for its intended purpose. If we knew that the manufacturer couldn't follow through on their promise to provide vehicles meeting required specification, metro worldwide would not have been considered. …”

NHTSA complaint #11074293, filed 2018-02

Related service bulletins

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202127%
2019240%
201719%
2016635%
201318%
200513%
200427%
200316%
200218%
199923%
19971056%

Other parts of the 2016 Ford E-450

Other or unknown
3 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints
Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 Ford E-450

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology